by Eleanor Yap | May 26, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Focusing more on the person is what a new IT initiative by Lien Foundation will do for seniors in several nursing homes and day care centres. BY: Eleanor Yap Family members can get a glimpse of what happens to their loved ones in a nursing home or at a day care centre...
by Eleanor Yap | May 25, 2017 | Health
Liver cancer is the third most fatal cancer in Singapore, affecting 24 in every 100,000 people per year. The most common, HCC, is both difficult to detect with little to no symptoms. In Singapore, liver cancer is the third most fatal cancer, affecting 24 in...
by Eleanor Yap | May 24, 2017 | Inspiring Figures
Ow Tuck Choy is a busy man these days as he has 10 befriendees under him that he keeps a close eye on. As much as it prevents vulnerable seniors from further social isolation, he also gains in making new friends. BY: Eleanor Yap Before joining Fei Yue Community...
by Eleanor Yap | May 18, 2017 | Health
BPH is a common condition in men above 50 years old. It can be managed if detected early but, if left untreated, there are long-term consequences on the bladder and kidney. Do you know that one in two men above 50 years old in Singapore suffer from an enlarged...
by Eleanor Yap | May 16, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Help out in an arts-based community engagement on end-of-life issues for at least one year. Both Sides, Now is an arts-based community engagement on end-of-life issues that was first presented in 2013, and again in 2014. The third iteration will take place over...
by Eleanor Yap | May 15, 2017 | Miscellaneous
The volunteerism rate among those aged 55 years and above remains the lowest across the other age groups. The volunteerism rate among those aged 55 years and above has the highest proportion of non-volunteers compared to the other age groups, according to the...
by Eleanor Yap | May 9, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Its day and senior care centres’ programme wins recent innovation award, and its home care services is a finalist. NTUC Health received the Best Day Care Programme award and was a finalist for the Best Technology for Operational Efficiency at the 5th Asia...
by Eleanor Yap | May 8, 2017 | Health
This year’s Singapore Cancer Society’s Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Campaign raises greater awareness of early detection and screening of uterine, ovarian and cervical cancers. Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is organising its 4th annual Women’s...
by Eleanor Yap | May 3, 2017 | Health
In line with Health Promotion Board’s campaign on diabetes, Watsons has launched its Diabetes Care Program to bring awareness on diabetes and to manage the symptoms. Watsons has launched its Diabetes Care Program in partnership with the National University of...
by Eleanor Yap | May 2, 2017 | Caregiving
The two agreements include providing caregiver services as well as training and employment opportunities. Caregiver Asia, a company that provides on-demand care services, and two National Trades Union Congress’ (NTUC) social enterprises have inked separate...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 28, 2017 | Health
An NUS study shared that daily consumption of tea reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in older persons by 50 percent. A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically-predisposed to the debilitating...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 25, 2017 | Health
Called the ‘Retiree Rescue’ Campaign, it also raises awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. Philips has launched a ‘Retiree Rescue’ Campaign to raise awareness around sudden cardiac arrest, and the need for more individuals to be trained in Cardio Pulmonary...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 20, 2017 | Miscellaneous
An engineer is looking at automating an age-old laundry drying process so those with physical abilities can also manage. BY: Eleanor Yap It is a common sight in Singapore seeing clothes hanging on poles outside of the windows of HDB flats, but can you imagine that not...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 18, 2017 | Finance
The Centre For Seniors’ programme provides the tools to seniors so they can be self-aware and have meaningful lives. BY: Eleanor Yap Richard Tan, 66, has learned a lot about his strengths and weaknesses, and has gained a lot more confidence, all thanks to a three-day...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 12, 2017 | Finance
Insurer FWD provides zero excess for the mandatory security bond in its base plan. FWD, Singapore’s only fully direct and online life and general insurer, has launched its latest product, Maid Insurance. The policy covers outpatient medical expenses related to...
